So much for the notion that the NHL’s Western Conference would be well-balanced and highly competitive this season.
The Sharks (27-4-3) and Red Wings (23-7-4) have separated from the pack. The streaking Blackhawks (19-6-7) are threatening to do the same; they…
It’s weird, isn’t it, to see both Lee Stempniak and Jamal Mayers trying to lead the Maple Leaf revival. Both players have some grit, so new general manager Brian Burke should be good with them.
Guys who could be moving along:…
So what are the pundits saying about the Lee Stempniak trade? Did the Blues get much in Alex Steen and Carlo Colaiacovo?
Here was some of the instant reaction in cyberspace:
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com: “Stempniak has the most upside offensively, although with…
The Blues took a step forward Thursday night in San Jose. They earned a point against one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
And they did it by getting big help from some of the key pieces of the franchise’s…
“Had the score not been 4-2,” Jackman said after the game, “I might have given it a try.”
Andy Murray was vague about the injury, but said Barret could play Saturday night in New York. But don’t be be surprised if…
Come on, let them hit! Geesh. Janssen is out there, trying to his job, and he gets whistled for charging.Can’t say that I saw the charging.
Is this any way to sell the sport?
The Blues did a nice job on the…
Blues fans stood and roared as the players left the ice. And why not? The Blues hit, they controlled the puck and they worked some magic on the power play.
There will be hiccups, for sure, as Andy Murray works this…
The Blues worked the puck around with the man advantage, using their five-forward formation very, very well. Paul Kariya worked the point, then made cuts to the high slot, then circled back to the point.
The Note ended up with a…
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As the Blues creep closer to the regular season, we’re starting to see some combinations fall into place.
In Wednesday night’s preseason game against the Maple Leafs, Andy Murray rolled out the following forward lines and defensive pairings:
Lee Stempniak-Andy McDonald-Brad…
